Brandeis University

Waltham, MA, US🇺🇸

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My Journey to Brandeis: How Dreaming Big Unlocked My Path to a Full Ride in the United States
Brandeis University

Brandeis University 🇺🇸

Waltham, US

My Journey to Brandeis: How Dreaming Big Unlocked My Path to a Full Ride in the United States

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Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2023-24 undergraduate

Brandeis University is located in Small City of Waltham, MA, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Early Action
      Full-Time, 2026 Academic Year
    • Early Decision
      Full-Time, 2026 Academic Year
    • Early Decision II
      Full-Time, 2026 Academic Year
    • Regular Decision
      Full-Time, 2026 Academic Year

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2023 undergraduate

International

Overall

Overall ED

Test Scores SAT/ACT

Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Optional

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

690750

Math

700780

ACT

Composite

3134
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record✓
Class rank✓
Academic GPA✓
Standardized test scores✓
Application essay✓
Recommendation(s)✓

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview✓
Extracurricular activities✓
Talent/ability✓
Character/personal qualities
First generation✓
Alumni/ae relation✓
Geographical residence✓
State residency✓
Religious affiliation/commitment✓
Volunteer work✓
Work experience✓
Level of applicant’s interest✓

Costs & Aid

$86,242Total Cost (On Campus)
$41,161Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
2022-2023 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$64,946
Books and supplies$1,000
On-campus housing$19,096
On-campus other expenses$1,200
Total$86,242

Rankings

#63U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#401–500Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#721-730QS World University Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023